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Why do rapidly flashing lights / rapidly changing images cause epileptic seizures?

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A while back on NPR I heard that there are different Capsaicinoids that give different heat profiles to hot peppers. Could someone elaborate on this?

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What happens to the spores we inhale on a day to day basis?

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Why are modern tank cannons smoothbore?

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Why is it that skin color is typically a merger between the skin colors of the parents whilst other genetic traits are a sort of either/or scenario?

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What are the mechanics behind plants growing towards sources of sunlight.

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Is it possible to drink enough water to completely avoid a hangover?

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I recently heard that a computer can carry out processes substantially quicker than the human brain? Is this true and if so, by how much? And is this currently theoretical or already realized.

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Is it technically possible and/or feasible to harness lightning strikes as a source of electricity?

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In The Sopranos episode ‘The Blue Comet’ a study is mentioned that states sociopaths take advantage of talk therapy. Is there any truth to this in real life?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do rapidly flashing lights / rapidly changing images cause epileptic seizures?	852
A while back on NPR I heard that there are different Capsaicinoids that give different heat profiles to hot peppers. Could someone elaborate on this?	12
What happens to the spores we inhale on a day to day basis?	8
Why are modern tank cannons smoothbore?	2
Why is it that skin color is typically a merger between the skin colors of the parents whilst other genetic traits are a sort of either/or scenario?	1
What are the mechanics behind plants growing towards sources of sunlight.	1
Is it possible to drink enough water to completely avoid a hangover?	1
I recently heard that a computer can carry out processes substantially quicker than the human brain? Is this true and if so, by how much? And is this currently theoretical or already realized.	1
Is it technically possible and/or feasible to harness lightning strikes as a source of electricity?	1
In The Sopranos episode ‘The Blue Comet’ a study is mentioned that states sociopaths take advantage of talk therapy. Is there any truth to this in real life?	1